MEP Quantity Surveyor

Designer Group is a leading international mechanical & electrical provider specialising in turnkey packages for the design, supply, and installation of M&E services. Headquartered in Dublin, we work with some of the world's largest multinational companies and our common purpose is delivering ambitious, innovative and sustainable engineering solutions, building client partnerships that bear testament to the standards we uphold.

Our people are the foundation of our continued growth across all client sectors. We invest in our people and have a philosophy of continuous professional development. This investment has produced an innovative and passionate team that deliver projects for our clients safely, efficiently and to the highest standards in the industry. Our approach to everything we do is underpinned by our Values of:

Safe

Trust

Respect

Challenge

Deliver

Your Key Responsibilities as Quantity Surveyor

• Assist in the placement of sub-contract orders in conjunction with the relevant Manager and Buying Department.
• Review and support the evaluation of sub-contractor terms and conditions, with attention to risk, programme, design responsibility and commercial exposure.
• Assist in the preparation of Tender Risk Analysis and review contract documentation including bills of quantities.
• Support the preparation of accurate Commercial Cost Control Reports, including tracking committed costs, forecasting materials, sub-contract and labour costs, and monitoring preliminaries.
• Identify and highlight potential commercial risks to the Commercial Manager and contribute to mitigation strategies.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly project reports in line with company formats and standards.
• Support the Commercial Manager and Senior Quantity Surveyor in compiling monthly commercial reports.
• Provide assistance to the Estimation Department as required in the preparation of cost estimates.
• Support the maintenance and development of strong client relationships.
• Assist in the procurement of contractors and subcontractors within the Energy and Grid Infrastructure Sector.
• Contribute to effective communication with internal teams and external stakeholders, including overseas project teams where required.

Requirements

• Third level Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar discipline.

• 2–4 years’ experience in a similar Quantity Surveying role.

Your Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Good attention to detail with a structured and analytical approach.
• Ability to work on your own initiative while seeking guidance where appropriate.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Navisworks, Bluebeam and commercial reporting tools.
• Energy and Grid Infrastructure Sector experience, desirable but not essential.
• Chartered or on route to becoming Chartered, desirable but not essential.